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David Graham Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Dr. David Graham was born in Shreveport, LA. He was born May 21, 1939 and passed away Sunday, September 17, 2006 in Shreveport, LA following a lengthy illness. Dr. Graham was 67.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at First Assembly Church, 5720 Buncomb Road, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Deacon John Milkovich and Reverend Dr. John Graham. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family will receive friends from 12;00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at First Assembly of God Church.
David was a family dentist in Shreveport for 36 years, 1968 to 2004. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1965 until 1968, including two years in the Vietnam War where he volunteered to fly by helicopter into dangerous villages to provide dental care for private citizens. In Vietnam, he often was required to care for seriously injured soldiers in addition to dental care, and received honorable discharge with Bronze Star in July of 1968. After the war he often volunteered his dental services for free care for poor families here.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Kirkland Graham and Lasca Thompson Graham, and by his brothers, Asberry Graham and James Graham.
He is survived by his son, David M. Graham and wife, Melissa (David was always excited to see sonogram pictures of his grandson to be born November 9, 2006); his stepdaughter, Staci Herrington and husband Charles; the mother of his son, Elizabeth Baronette; his brothers, Marshall Graham and wife, Becky, Edwin Jones and wife, Jackie, all of Shreveport, LA; Reverend Dr. John K. Graham and wife, Pat of Houston, TX; and brother Harry Graham and wife, Louise, and his sisters, Margaret Graham both of Charlotte, NC, Jannie Free and Elizabeth Dagley, both of St. Petersburg, FL.
David's family was so pleased with his personal, dental and church friends who visited him often the last 27 months. You made his days worth living the last two years. Today David is healthy and in the joyful presence of Jesus his Savior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to First Assembly Church, to Calvary Baptist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Tina Jane Leger
February 6, 2024
Hi my name is Tina Leger dr David graham was my dentist he was an fantastic dentist and a very nice and amazing human being he was to me and I will never forget him as a dentist or a very special and unique human being I am very sorry for your loss I will always miss him too love, Tina Leger
Francine Graham
September 26, 2006
Davey,
We remember well the time when you and your Dad came to visit us in Georgia. It happened to be Andy's birthday and we celebrated together at Cracker Barrel. We are praying for you and your family and look forward to when we can see David again in Heaven. We are so thankful for that.
With Love, Allan, Francine, Andy & Sherry Graham
Dr. Lindsey L. E. Barnett
September 26, 2006
To the Family of Dr. Graham:
There are three words in the English language that appear more solemn than all the others. They are: Life, Death, and Eternity. Life is more solemn than death. The object of Christ's death is eternal life; a Christian death through Christ is a more abundant life
Stephanie Lafitte
September 26, 2006
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Rebekah Sheyda Howe
September 25, 2006
I will miss my great uncle whose heart was as big as the imagination; but I rejoice to know that he has received the ultimate healing and is the presence of God.
Annette Morrison
September 23, 2006
I am sorry for your loss. We also lost my mother on September 18th. We all went to Dr. Graham since we were small kids. He was a great dentist. May God Bless You All During this time.
April Shockley
September 21, 2006
Dave, sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. Love you April
Denise Hunter-Nations
September 21, 2006
Dr. Graham was our family dentist for years. He was wonderful to us, almost a part of the family. Not only was he fabulous doctor, he was also a fabulous human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. Be comforted in the knowledge that we will see him again some day.
Dr. Graham in Bermuda, Aug 66, his second year.
September 20, 2006
A patient's view of Dr. Graham just before treatment at Kindley AB Dental Clinic in Bermuda.
September 20, 2006
Dodie Ulmer
September 20, 2006
Marshall, tho we have lost touch in the last years I still remember you and David well. I am sorry to hear of his death and pray for your family and friends of David
Dr. Graham having a picnic at an outside table at the Bateman's house on Kindley AB, Bermuda.
September 20, 2006
Natalie Baronette Williamson
September 20, 2006
Stacey and Davey,
I am praying for you both. You have a heavenly Father that will give you the peace you need to get through this time.
Jen & Paul Welte
September 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carol West Kruck
September 20, 2006
David will be missed by all that knew him.
Cathey Graham Nickell
September 20, 2006
I love and will miss my wonderful uncle.
Margaret Nelson
September 19, 2006
I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of your family and know that you are all in my prayers.
Kenneth Bateman
September 19, 2006
In the mid 60's our father was the base dental surgeon at Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda. Dr. Graham was one of his dental officers. Being fresh out of dental school, Dr. Graham was closer in age to us than to our father. Mom and Dad treated him like one of our family. We had him over for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. He was involved in everything we did on, and in, the beautiful Bermuda waters: snorkeling, sailing, water skiing, building a raft out of 55 gallon oil drums, etc. But I guess he felt guilty for having it so well when others were risking their lives in the war, so he volunteered for duty in Viet Nam. We felt all the anxiety a family feels every minute he was over there. That was the last time I saw him--until one day in September of 2003 when he drove into Dad's driveway in Wimberley, Texas, to attend our mother's funeral. It was so good to see him, yet it was impossible not to cry--he was our mother's favorite adopted son and our adopted brother.
Ron Foulk
September 19, 2006
My memories of great times with David go back thirty six years now. I don't ever remember seeing David without "that smile" on his face. Truly one of the good guys. Sorry Marshall!
Denny and Darlene Rigdon
September 19, 2006
A truly great man who demonstrated his love for God and country.
HARDY EVANS
September 19, 2006
DAVID WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMILY SINCE 1970. AFTER MOVING TO TEXAS AND USING OTHER DENTIST, I STILL GET COMPLIMENTS ON ALL THE WORK HE DID FOR ME. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.
Penny McDowell-Arnold
September 19, 2006
Dear Graham Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will be forever grateful to David for the impact he made on my life and so many others. He was a good man, with a heart of gold, and will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace with his Maker.
Courtenay Harre
September 19, 2006
My father asked me to share this story about David Graham. David was stationed in Bermuda before he went to Viet Nam and served with my dad whom he fondly referred to as "Colonel". He spent many hours with our family when he and my dad were not working in the "clinic" while there. We considered him part of our family. When his tour there was up, David had felt it his patriotic duty to volunteer to go to Viet Nam and did receive orders to report as soon as his tour there was up. Unfortunately there was no leave time included in the orders which would have allowed him to return to the states first and see his family before reporting to his Viet Nam assignment. He had been in Bermuda 2 years at this point. David was ready and willing to do this because he felt his country needed him there immediately or these orders would have included a leave FIRST. Dad knew there had been a mistake and he should have the opportunity to take a leave in order to go home and say goodbye to his family before going into a war zone. My Dad said this was the only time he ever had to give a direct order to David Graham...which was for him (David) to insist to the person in charge of dental assignments that he will be invoking his right to return home first to say goodbye to his family. Thank you for the opportunity to share this about one brave man who showed patriotism to it's fullest. We will miss him.
Courtenay Harre, daughter of Dr. Herbert E. Bateman USAF Retired Dental Corps
Margo Edwards
September 19, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jerry Hill
September 19, 2006
Jerry & Suzanne Hill
Monica Huval
September 19, 2006
Missy and Dave, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Kelly and Andy Lace
September 19, 2006
David was a cherished member of the Our-Home-Fellowship family.
Since his illness began, we have missed his presence at our functions. I am glad for him that he is now in the presence of our Lord.
Robert & Barbara Ledford
September 19, 2006
To the son David,Dr.John Graham & Pat, Marshall & Becky, Edwin & Jackie and to the extended family. Bob and I were sad to learn of the passing of David. We have many fond memories of the Graham family and we love each of you.
Steve Ledford
September 19, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
FRANCES CONTARIO
September 19, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Barbara Chaler
September 19, 2006
Words cannot express the saddness that I feel. I will remember David's passion for life and his love of friends and family.
Lynda Muse
September 19, 2006
Thank you David for all you gave & for all you did for the people you knew only as someone who had been wronged & for the people you knew as friends. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you.
Lynda Muse & Sue Driskill
Carroll R. Michaud
September 19, 2006
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Dr. David Graham our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dr. Graham. And to Dr. Graham it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving as a Dental Officer in the U.S. Army. Dr. Graham we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,452 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dr. Graham’s family and loved ones.
Carroll R. Michaud, Commander, American Legion Post 14
James Monds
September 19, 2006
You gave from the heart without ever asking anything in return. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly.
DEBBYE COCO
September 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BILLY AND DEBBYE COCO
September 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JAN POOLE
September 19, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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